KONYA: Pakistan’s differently abled athlete Altaf-ur-Rehman bagged a bronze medal in para table tennis in the ongoing Islamic Solidarity Games 2022, here on Monday.
The inspirational feat by Altaf earned the country its second medal in the event as earlier national athlete Arshad Nadeem claimed gold in the javelin throw competition on Friday.
“I am very grateful to all those who supported me and prayed for my victory,” said Altaf in a video message as he extended gratitude to his family, Pakistan Sports Board (PSB), National Paralympic Committee (NPC) Pakistan and his coach.
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